Linda A. Gardner

Linda A. Gardner, of Petoskey, lost her battle with breast cancer on July 6, 2007.

Linda was born May 17, 1948, in Petoskey, to Peter and Lois Flum. She graduated from St. Francis Schools.

Linda married Dan Gardner Sr. in June of 1966, who preceded her in death in November 1998 as a result of pancreatic cancer.

Since the death of Dan, Linda has taken a personal fight in helping to support and raise money for cancer victims. Linda was one of the founders of the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders. She has been an inspiration to cancer survivors and others alike.

Linda was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, new great-grandmother and friend.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Petoskey. Burial will follow directly at Greenwood Cemetery.

Following the service and burial, a "Celebration of Life" luncheon will be held at Linda's home.

The family asks that donations be sent to benefit the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders in Linda's name; 901 Eppler Road, Petoskey, Mich. 49770.

Linda's passion and strength to fight the Cancer Monster will live on in all of us.